Louisiana Helicam | 2016 Northeast Louisiana Flood Recap

This video contains leftover footage from the devastating flood that occurred in Northeast Louisiana between March 8th and March 12th of 2016.

Very heavy rainfall developed during the afternoon of Tuesday March 8, 2016, and continued off and on through Saturday March 12.

Rainfall amounts of over 20 inches were recorded in a few locations.

Many locations experienced extreme flash flooding, particularly across East Texas and North Louisiana. Numerous roadways were flooded and closed. Many schools across the area were closed. Numerous high-water rescues were performed. Homes and businesses were evacuated in many locations.